About the Brown Hornbill
The brown hornbill has been split into two species:Austen's brown hornbill, Anorrhinus austeni Tickell's brown hornbill or rusty-cheeked) hornbill, Anorrhinus tickelli
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Bucerotiformes |
| Family | Hornbills (Bucerotidae) |
| Species | Anorrhinus austeni |
| Species Codes | brnhor1, BRHO, ABHO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Hornbill belong to?
The Brown Hornbill (Anorrhinus austeni) belongs to the Hornbills family (Bucerotidae), in the order Bucerotiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Brown Hornbill?
The Brown Hornbill is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Brown Hornbill?
The brown hornbill has been split into two species:Austen's brown hornbill, Anorrhinus austeni Tickell's brown hornbill or rusty-cheeked) hornbill, Anorrhinus tickelli...
Where can I report a Brown Hornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Hornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnhor1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Bucerotiformes
Order
64
Species in Family
137
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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